Hi, this is Jim again.  Those of you who wish to make a donation in Maureen's memory can do so to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  I can tell you that they took fantastic care of Maureen and Maureen's medical team, led by Dr. Avigan, is doing great work both in the clinic and in the research field that he hopes will make a difference for future leukemia patients.

Donations can be made at www.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to "Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center" with "Maureen Staudt" on the memo line and mailed to:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Office of Development
330 Brookline Avenue - OV
Boston, MA 02215

Be sure to indicate "Maureen Staudt" to assure that the money goes to her tribute fund.  This way the money can be accumulated in her name.  Depending upon the level of funding that we are able to reach, it may enable the money to be directed specifically to some areas - and particularly those that would help leukemia patients like Maureen.

Also, once I get my head above water I am going to look into starting a public charity in her name to help with further fundraising.  The outpouring of support for us to honor Maureen at the funeral was very moving, and I think that if we can keep this energy going to do some more good, it would be a great way to keep Maureen in our memory and honor her.

Thank you all for your support for us.

Jim Staudt